The Principle s OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

Ayurveda is a term from the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit that means ‘science of life’. Ayur means ‘life’ and Veda ‘knowledge’ or ‘science’. Here, ‘science’ also includes religion and philosophy. It is a complete system aimed at promoting happiness, good health and self-development. Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that looks at all aspects of life, from conception to death. It is therefore one of the world’s most comprehensive medical systems, both in terms of the physical/material and in a mental/spiritual sense.

Human beings are considered by Ayurvedic philosophy to consist of various Elements, whereby each Element affects both body and mind. Imbalance of the Elements leads to upsets and diseases of both the body and the mind. Ayurveda therefore aims to restore the balance of Elements to bring about a healthy equilibrium to mind and body. The five Elements are Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Ether (space). Each of these Elements represents certain substances or functions of the body and of the mind. Water unsurprisingly relates to bodily fluids, although on the level of the mind, Water, or rather its excess, represents a cause of indolence. The four human components that are affected by the Elements are the body, the senses, the mind and the spirit.

Ultimately, Ayurvedic healing is about stimulating self-healing in the body, and to help it regain its equilibrium by itself. Your wellbeing lies at the heart of everything we do. At the Ayurveda Resort MANDIRA, we focus on the body’s healthy cells.

According to Ayurvedic teaching, disease arises wherever the balance of forces is disturbed; be it within the body, in interpersonal relationships or in the relationship between man and nature.